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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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