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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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