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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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