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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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