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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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