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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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