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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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