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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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