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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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