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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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