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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically 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 a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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