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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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