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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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