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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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