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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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