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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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