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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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