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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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