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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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