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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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