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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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