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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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