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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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