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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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