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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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