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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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