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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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