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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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