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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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