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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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