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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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