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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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