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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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