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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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