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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are 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 many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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