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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 (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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