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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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