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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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