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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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