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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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