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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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