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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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