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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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