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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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