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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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