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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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