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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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