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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major 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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