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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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