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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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