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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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