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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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