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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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