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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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