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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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