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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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