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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need 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 issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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