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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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