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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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