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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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