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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses 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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