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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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