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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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