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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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