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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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