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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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