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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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