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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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