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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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