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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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