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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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