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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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