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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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