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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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