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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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