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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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