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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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