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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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