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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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