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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key 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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