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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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