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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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