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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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