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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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