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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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