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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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