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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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