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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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