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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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