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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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