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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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