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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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