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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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