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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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