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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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