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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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