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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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