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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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