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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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