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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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