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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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