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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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