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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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