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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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