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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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