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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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