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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses 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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