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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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