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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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