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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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