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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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