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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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