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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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