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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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