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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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