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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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