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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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