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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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