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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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