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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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