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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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