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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major 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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