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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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