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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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