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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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