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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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