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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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