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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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