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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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