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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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