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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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