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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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