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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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