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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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