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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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