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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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