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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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