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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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