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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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