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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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