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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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