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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education