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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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