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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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