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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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