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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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