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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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