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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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