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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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