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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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