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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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