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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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