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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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