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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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