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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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