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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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