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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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