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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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