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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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