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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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