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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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