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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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