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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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