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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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