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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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