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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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