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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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