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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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