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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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