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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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