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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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