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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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