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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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