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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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