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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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