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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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