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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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