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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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