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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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