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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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