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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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