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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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