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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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