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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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