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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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