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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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