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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores 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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