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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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