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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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