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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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