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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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