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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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