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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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