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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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