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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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