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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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