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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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