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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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