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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models 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 innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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