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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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