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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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