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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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