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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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