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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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