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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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