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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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