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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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