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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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