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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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