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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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