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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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