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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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