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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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