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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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