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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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