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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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