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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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