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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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