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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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