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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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