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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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