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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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