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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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