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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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