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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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