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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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