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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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