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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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