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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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