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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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