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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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