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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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