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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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