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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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