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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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