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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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