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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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