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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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