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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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