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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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