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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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