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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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