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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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