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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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