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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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