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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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