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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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