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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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