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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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