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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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