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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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