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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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