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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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