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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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