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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key 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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