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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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