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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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