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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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