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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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