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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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