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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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