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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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