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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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