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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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