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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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