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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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