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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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