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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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