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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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