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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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