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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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