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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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