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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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