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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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