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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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