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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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