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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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