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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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