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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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