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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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