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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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