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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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