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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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