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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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