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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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