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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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