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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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