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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different 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 we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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