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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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