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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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