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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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