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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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