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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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