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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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