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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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