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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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