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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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