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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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