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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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