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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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