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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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