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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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