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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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