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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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