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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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