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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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