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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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