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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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