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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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