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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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