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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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