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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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