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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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