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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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