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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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