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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key 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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