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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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