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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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