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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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