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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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