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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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