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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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