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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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