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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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