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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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