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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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