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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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