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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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