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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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