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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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