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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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