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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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