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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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