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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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