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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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