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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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