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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies 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 institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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