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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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