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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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