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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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