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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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