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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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