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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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