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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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