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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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