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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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