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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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