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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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