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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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