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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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