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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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