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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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