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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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