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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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