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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates 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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