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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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