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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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