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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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