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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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