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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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