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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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