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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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