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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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