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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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