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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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