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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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