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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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