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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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