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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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