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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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