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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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