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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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