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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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