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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key 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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