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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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