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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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