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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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