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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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