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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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