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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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