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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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