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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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