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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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