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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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