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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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