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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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