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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines 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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