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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses 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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