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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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