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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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