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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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