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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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