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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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