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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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