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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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