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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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