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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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