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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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