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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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