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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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