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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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