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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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