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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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