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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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