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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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