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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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