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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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