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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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