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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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