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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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