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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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