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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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