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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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