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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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