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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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