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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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