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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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