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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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