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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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