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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important 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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