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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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