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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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