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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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