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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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