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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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