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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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