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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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