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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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