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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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