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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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