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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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