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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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