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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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