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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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