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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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