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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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