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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major 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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