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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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