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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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