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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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