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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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