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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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