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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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