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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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