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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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