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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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