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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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