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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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