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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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