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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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