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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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