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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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