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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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