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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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