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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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