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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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