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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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