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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with 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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