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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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