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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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