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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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