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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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