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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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