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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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