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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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