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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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