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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies 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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