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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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