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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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