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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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