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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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