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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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