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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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