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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major 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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