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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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