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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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