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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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