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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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