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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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