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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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