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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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