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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies 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 handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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