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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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