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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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