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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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