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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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