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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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