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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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