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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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