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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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