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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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