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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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