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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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