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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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