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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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