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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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