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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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