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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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