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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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