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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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