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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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