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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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