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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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