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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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