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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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