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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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