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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates 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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