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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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