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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses 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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