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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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