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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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