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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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